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Oct 11
Year 13 student Jude Perceival is showing his passion for boxing with his recent successes at the sport in the welter weight class. Jude has already had successes playing for the Sunderland football youth squad but having recently fallen out of love with football he has gained a new love for boxing, so much so that he has …
Oct 04
We saw a fantastic turnout for the return of our Sixth Form Open Evening at Southmoor, with over 150 students from schools in our area joining us to find out what sets us apart from everyone else. We were in particular delighted to see the largest amount of interest from Sandhill View students we have …
Oct 04
Chris Hemmings came in to deliver an assembly to Year 12 & Year 13 students, looking at social awareness and empathy. He spoke about his own experiences growing up, what he has learnt from them and challenged students to think about what changes they can make in their own lives to be more socially aware …
Oct 04
Hannah Snell from St Anne’s College, Oxford, visited our Year 12 students , to talk about applying to competitive universities and how to get a head start in getting involved with super-curricular activities. Students learned about the collegiate system, Oxford’s world class seminar-style teaching, and we’re introduced to bursaries available to contribute towards their studies.
Sep 27
Year 12 went for their traditional ‘Welcome to Sixth Form’ expedition to the Lake District. Dozens of students ventured to Derwent Hill, for a fully packed-out programme of kayaking on the lake, high rope challenges and gorge walking, as well as games and bonding activities. The students had impeccable conduct, with a great sense of camaraderie already …
Sep 27
‘Seven years ago, when we opened the doors of our new sixth form, I gave an assembly about apples. I said grades were like apples – good, but they don’t last. What lasts is the tree. I said think of yourself like the tree. Look after yourself, look after your learning and your attitude, and …
